Preparatory/Foundation Year Programs

A preparatory or foundation year is a one-year introduction to a full degree curriculum and prepares students for their entry into university. These programs train students in a wide variety of subjects such as Arts, Humanities, Business, Biological and Life Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Natural Sciences and even more.
The variety of different preparatory and foundation years can be overwhelming - don't let it stop you! Start your search by looking at the most popular prep years listed below.

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The objective of this program is to improve the performance of any project in the achievement of time, cost and quality objectives, by implementing a methodology for Professional Project Management. L...
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The objective of this program is to improve the performance of any project in the achievement of time, cost and quality objectives, by implementing a methodology for Professional Project Management. Learn about the project management methodology of the PMI® (Project Management Institute) and obtain the necessary experience to present the professional certification exam PMP® (Project Management Professional).
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The Preparatory Year in Arts is a generalist year in two areas: animated film and design, and aims to assist you in entering grandes &eacute;coles, notably in animation, design or architecture. Tuitio...
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The Preparatory Year in Arts is a generalist year in two areas: animated film and design, and aims to assist you in entering grandes écoles, notably in animation, design or architecture. Tuition in French.
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A preparatory year can prepare high school or secondary school graduates for their entry into university. Preparatory year programs may work well for older students as well. Preparatory year programs are available at universities across Europe, North America and Asia. Providing a smooth transition into university, preparatory year courses tend to provide general education that is useful or required in a four-year degree.

A foundation year program is a one-year introduction to a full degree curriculum offered at many universities in the Commonwealth and around the world. Foundation year programs are often intended for those who plan to enroll in an associate or bachelor degree program. The foundation year can be a valuable time when students experience university and take general education courses.

Online preparatory year programs are an opportunity for students to prepare for entry into a longer university or college degree program. Offered at schools in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, North America and Asia, online preparatory year programs can be ideal for future university students who are working or have other scheduling commitments, as well as those who cannot commute to campus.